Superman sparked the creation of an entire industry based around the exploits of masked avengers and caped vigilantes, and he remains one of the worlds most recognizable pop culture icons. The book renamed worlds finest after the first issue, established superman and. Supermans last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. With joe shuster, siegel created the comic book character superman.
As of this writing, none of the creative or editorial. The episodes were initially 15 minutes long, but after 1949 they were lengthened to 30 minutes. Apr 18, 2018 a supersized anniversary comic shows how far the man of steel has come in 80 years. The origin of superman is the story that relates supermans arrival on earth and the beginnings of his career as a superhero. These files will help new and old readers understand whats happening to the man of steel. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand.
Comic s buyer has secret identity and would rather remain that way there are thought to be 50 to 100 copies of action comics. Back cover features the first pinup of superman with is also the 1st ever pinup page to appear in a comic book. From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the s shield on his chest, superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved dc super heroes of all time. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one million. Jon was given birth in space by the new earth verisons of lois and. Jan 18, 2020 superman made his first appearance in comic books in june 1938. It features the first appearance of several comicbook heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, superman. Published on april 18, 1938 coverdated june, by national allied publications, a corporate predecessor of dc comics, it is considered the first true superhero comic. Aug 05, 2016 a rare copy of the first comic book featuring superman has sold for nearly one million dollars. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. This is on the assumption that the artistic team working on the 1st app issue is the same as that on the surrounding issues. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Swooping in almost at the last second to win the holy grail issue, the top bidder will now own the most expensive comic book.
Supermans first appearance comic book at auction daily mail online. The ian levine collection, an exclusive private sale offering of every comic book released by american publisher dc comics from 1935 2016, including complete runs of superman, batman, action comics, and detective comics. May 10, 2018 a page of art from the comic featuring the first appearance of deadpool, will be up for sale. This comic is the first appearance of supermans greatest foe. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of superman and helped kick off the superhero genre. Two hundred golden age comics, including the first appearances of batman and superman, were found after being forgotten for more than 50 years. May 17, 2018 one of supermans darkest times was when he faced the nighunstoppable villain doomsday, in dcs the death of superman.
The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows superman was born on the planet krypton and was given. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Super affordable key comics to add to your collection youtube. Supermans lack of supermans lack of distinguishing characteristics, dual identity, and embodiment of american culture. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Superman, american comic strip superhero created for dc comics by writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster. The stolen s shirts, script by bill finger, art by al plastino. Their earliest joint appearance came during a 1945 episode of the adventures of superman, a radio serial. Uncertified dc silver age superman comics not signed dc comic books.
However, that was soon enough to be superman s secondoldest villain, even though he went through major changes over the years. It took lex luthor, his archnemesis, 21 months to make his first appearance in comic books. Top websites about superman first comic appearance. This comic book storyline influenced the 2016 movie batman v superman. These files will help new and old readers understand what s happening to the man of steel. Superman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero superman as its main protagonist. Jonathan jon samuel kent is the one child of superman clark kent a. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. A look at supermans first fortress from the 1942 story muscles. Jimmy olsen silver age comics 19561969 for sale ebay. Is not and and never will be a guarantee of grade by a grading company. The first superman of krypton, script by edmond hamilton, pencils by wayne boring, inks by stan kaye.
Superman follows kalel to earth and shows his very first appearance as superman, how he came to be, where he came from and who he is. Comicastle beta comic list you will find pretty much any. The battle lasted for days, but when the dust settled, both hero and villain were slain. Aug 29, 2016 the two best sites for reading comics including superman are. Similar to comic books, oa pages from the first appearance 1st app issue of a prominent character command higher prices than pages from surrounding issues in the same run.
New york sothebys is pleased to announce that we will offer dc complete. According to dc comics year by year a visual chronicle its the first time a comic book character was featured in their own title. Comic books are an incredible medium filled with the amazing adventures of fantastic superheroes. Supermans pal jimmy olsen 4 dc comic book vg 1st appearance darkseid ebay global seller member since. Created by stan lee and jack kirby in 1961, this comic book shows the fantastic fours first adventure. That said the cover is the first published cover showing these characters for the first time. The first adaptation of superman beyond comic books was a radio show, the adventures of superman, which ran from 1940 to 1951 for 2,088 episodes, most of which were aimed at children. Superman s sweetheart, script by bill woolfolk, art by al plastino. Most have told me i can describe it as a first appearance but think ill just state its the first published cover of art with these characters. This comic features not only the first appearance of superman, clark kent and lois lane, but this comic began the entire superhero genre that has. Ma and pa kent seemingly arrive in the present in a time bubble. The strip proved so popular that national launched superman into his own selftitled comic book, the first for any superhero, premiering with the cover date summer 1939. Comic book containing supermans debut sold for nearly one.
The year superman first comic book appearance answers. The comic book named batman first came out in 1940, however that wasnt batman s first appearance. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of superman s appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Jan 14, 2018 super affordable key comics to add to your collection.
The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. The very first series of superman, with many to follow. Bumble first appearance fumble first appearance grumble first appearance. While its not an impressive introduction since hes more of a redheaded mad scientist it is significantly rare. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. Although some elements were already present in that seminal first issue mildmannered clark kent works for a metropolis newspaper, loves his coworker lois lane and is secretly an alien from planet krypton who calls himself superman, most of ingredients usually. See more ideas about comics, comic books art and comic covers. Since the debut of superman in 1938 by jerry siegel and joe shuster, stories of superheroes ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing yearslong sagas have dominated american comic books and crossed over into other media. See how writer jerry siegel and artist joe shuster changed the cultural landscape and defined a genre of. The comic book named batman first came out in 1940, however that wasnt batmans first appearance. Superman s last hour starring superman, nails harrigan, and dan delta, script by jerry coleman, art by al plastino. Have been an overstreet price guide advisor paypal merchant since 2000 cgc member we hope you like our offered items. Only 52 have been graded by cgc plus 82 restored copies. The character regularly appears in comic books published by dc comics, and has been adapted to a number of radio serials, movies, and television shows.
There are only 47 unrestored copies of this superman comic book graded. It features the first appearance of several comic book heroesmost notably the jerry siegel and joe shuster creation, supermanand sold for. See more ideas about superman comic, superman, comic books. The more than 40,000 comics in the collection also features superhero icons wonder woman. The story has been through many revisions through decades of publication in comic books and radio, television and film adaptations. Mumble first appearance rumble first appearance stumble first appearance tumble first appearance perry white. As more stories were published, more details about the original story were establi. Top websites about upcoming first appearance comics.
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